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Smoothie vs. Apple juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Smoothie and Apple juice

  • Apple juice has less Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12 than Smoothie.
  • Smoothie covers your daily need of Vitamin C 26% more than Apple juice.
  • Smoothie has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +412.5%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Potassium +320.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 5% 4% 3% 9% 1% 1% 4% 10% 1%
Contains more Calcium +412.5%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Potassium +320.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +40700%
Contains more Vitamin C +2622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1017.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 3% 6% 4% 2% 3% 5% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +40700%
Contains more Vitamin C +2622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1017.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1120%
Contains more Other +47.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +38.5%
Equal in Water - 88.24
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.3 g
Water: 88.24 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +1120%
Contains more Other +47.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +38.5%
Equal in Water - 88.24

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie Apple juice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Apple juice Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 11.1g Apple juice
Protein 1.22g 0.1g Smoothie
Fats 0g 0.13g Apple juice
Carbs 8.16g 11.3g Apple juice
Calories 37kcal 46kcal Apple juice
Fructose 5.73g Apple juice
Sugar 7.35g 9.62g Smoothie
Fiber 0g 0.2g Apple juice
Calcium 41mg 8mg Smoothie
Iron 0.15mg 0.12mg Smoothie
Magnesium 5mg Apple juice
Phosphorus 7mg Apple juice
Potassium 24mg 101mg Apple juice
Sodium 29mg 4mg Apple juice
Zinc 0.02mg Apple juice
Copper 0.012mg Apple juice
Manganese 0.074mg Apple juice
Selenium 0.1µg Apple juice
Vitamin A 408IU 1IU Smoothie
Vitamin E 0.01mg Apple juice
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0.9mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.021mg Apple juice
Vitamin B2 0.017mg Apple juice
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.073mg Smoothie
Vitamin B5 0.049mg Apple juice
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.018mg Smoothie
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg Smoothie
Saturated Fat 0g 0.022g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g Apple juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Apple juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Apple juice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Smoothie
2%
Apple juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
4%
Apple juice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple juice
Apple juice contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple juice
Apple juice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/nutrients
  2. Apple juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173933/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.